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Day 1 - Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to the luxurious Fairmont The
Norfolk. Perhaps Kenya’s most famous hotel, it has welcomed
generations of safari-goers since it first opened on Christmas
Day, 1904.
Day 2 - Amboseli National Park
Today, drive to Amboseli National Park at the base of
soaring, snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro, which, at 19,341
feet, is the highest freestanding mountain in the world. Set out in search of the region’s spectacular wildlife — lions,
leopards, cheetahs, Cape buffalo and hosts of plains game —
all roaming freely amid swamps, springs and a shimmering,
dried lake bed. This evening, gather with fellow guests for
a welcome dinner celebrating the start of an unforgettable
safari adventure.
Day 3 - Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring wildlife-rich Amboseli National
Park, renowned for the large herds of elephants that roam its
sun-drenched grasslands. View elephants up close, and watch
for lions and buffalo, from a safari vehicle that seats just six,
so that every guest enjoys a window seat. Savor a morning on
safari before breaking for lunch. This afternoon, take another
game drive, capped with a refreshing Scenic Sundowner in
the bush.
Day 4 - Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
After crossing the border into Tanzania, stop for
lunch in Arusha. Then, board a flight from Arusha to
Tarangire National Park and settle into your luxurious
accommodations. Set in a secluded area of the park for a
more exclusive safari experience, Sanctuary Swala’s large
tents are built on raised decks under umbrella acacia trees
overlooking a popular watering hole. The layout of this eco-friendly
abode is very open, with resident herds of impalas
often grazing in camp. Wide panoramas of wooded savanna
stretch in every direction in the park, which is nurtured by
the permanent Tarangire River and populated by abundant
big game, such as lions, elephants and buffalo. Its dusty red
landscape also hosts a large bird population. Tonight, dine in
camp.
Day 5 - Tarangire National Park
Today, embark on morning and afternoon game drives
to explore Tarangire National Park. At Tarangire, find a
stunning concentration of animals — herds of elephants,
impalas and zebras. Look, too, for pythons and the twitching
tails of leopards, which hide high above in sausage trees.
Once back at Swala, partake in a Chef ’s Table experience,
including a cooking demonstration of local dishes such as
ugali, makande and kachumbari, followed by an opportunity
to taste them.
Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater
Learn how Tanzanians live today, exploring in and around
the village of Mto wa Mbu, as you Ride Like a Local by tuk-tuk,
a major form of transport here. See rice fields and a
banana plantation, and try banana beer at a local bar. In the
village, walk the local market to see the colorful produce
on display. Afterward, head to your restful luxury lodge, set
near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, for lunch. This
afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Walk with a Maasai Healer, discovering the uses of over
20 different indigenous plants in the Ngorongoro forest.
Bicycle the Back Roads of a nearby village to get a feel for
life as the locals live it.
Enjoy a Traditional High Tea on the veranda overlooking
the gardens at Gibb’s Farm; meet the artist-in-residence.
Settle in for a tranquil evening and overnight stay.
Day 7 - Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to explore the panoramic,
game-rich prairies of this ancient volcanic caldera.
Backdropped by crater walls nearly 2,000 feet high,
Ngorongoro offers the safari experience of a lifetime in a
setting unmatched the world over. Observe profuse and
diverse wildlife roaming freely in an authentic “Lost World,”
where it’s possible to encounter every member of the Big Five
in a single day. Enjoy lunch al fresco in this UNESCO World
Heritage Site before returning to your lodge. Tonight, gather
for dinner with your fellow guests.
Day 10 - Serengeti National Park
Fly to Serengeti National Park, a vast Tanzanian landscape
that during part of the year hosts one of earth’s greatest
wildlife spectacles: the annual Great Migration, when
millions of herbivores trek across the Serengeti plains in
search of water and fresh grass, with hungry predators
awaiting them. Over the next two days, your adventure
may reveal giraffes, wildebeests, elephants and far more on
morning and afternoon game drives..
Day 11 - Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya
Fly to the Masai Mara, the northern extension of the Serengeti. After settling into your accommodation on a
private stretch of the Mara River, immerse yourself in the
wild during an afternoon game drive. Follow the Mara River
to see crocodiles basking in the sun, hippos as they wallow in
muddy water and monkeys busy sparking mischief overhead.
Here, too, you may sight any of more than 400 species of
birds, among them eagles who glide effortlessly above the
sun-soaked landscape. During your time in the Mara, enjoy
the peace of mind that comes with staying at Sanctuary
Olonana, recognized as one of the finest safari lodges in all of
Africa. Tonight, join fellow guests for a
Scenic Sundowner, followed by an elegant dinner.
Day 13 - Masai Mara Game Reserve
Venture forth for two full days of exploring the open
savanna, woodlands and tree-fringed rivers of the Masai
Mara, where patience is rewarded with unique sightings
such as a leopard retrieving a kill from the upper branches
of an acacia or elephants protecting their young from
opportunistic lions. Game viewing is never dull in the
Mara, especially when the dramatic annual Great Migration
unfolds. Amid the stunning scenery, watch as Maasai
tribesmen traverse the plains or herd goats and cattle. On
one day here, visit a Maasai village and meet with an elder
to learn about local culture and traditions. Connect with
local residents when you visit a village and primary school
supported by A&K Philanthropy. Learn firsthand how A&K Philanthropy’s LifeStraw partnership is changing lives by providing locals access to safe, clean drinking water, on an inspiring A&K-exclusive experience.
Day 14 - Depart Nairobi
Fly back to Nairobi and enjoy the afternoon at leisure in a
comfortable dayroom. In the evening, transfer to the airport
for your departure flight or begin a Post-Tour Extension to
Uganda.